Module IE.2.2: Types & Purposes of Taxes

Standard: EPF.IE.2.2

Objective: Describe different types of taxes and their purposes.

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Lesson Overview

• Define income, sales, property, and other taxes
• Discuss why taxes are collected
• Analyze who pays which taxes

Teacher Notes

• Use local/state tax examples
• Relate to students' purchases and family taxes
• Discuss tax fairness and policy

Activities

• Tax type matching game
• Research: Where do your taxes go?
• Debate: Are taxes fair?

Assessment

• Quiz on tax types and purposes
• Written argument on tax fairness

Resources

• NC DPI EPF Standards
• State/local tax data